Bacardi Cultivates Community in Bermuda for 60 Years
Guests invited inside Bacardi's iconic Pitts Bay Road headquarters can glimpse the company's greener side and celebrate 60 years on the island through sustainability initiatives that blend innovation, community and history.
At the centre of the tour stand Bacardi's signature aeroponics tower gardens, where herbs and vegetables grow using minimal water.Click here to read more on The Royal Gazette
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